R.I.P. for D.I.Y.

From: Tom Uban <uban_at_ubanproductions.com>
Date: Thu Apr 25 15:17:57 2002

Peter,

I've had this concern myself and have even made processor choices based
on my fear of the hand prototyping of BGA parts.

Would you please give us a synopsis of your experience and tips hand
assembling BGA parts, including tools, temperatures, etc. ?

--tnx
--tom

At 12:46 PM 4/25/02 -0700, you wrote:
>On Thu, 25 Apr 2002, Jos Dreesen wrote:
>
>> Allison wrote:
>> >
>> >almost impossible for the home builder ... and only the odd few (Tony?
:-)
>> >
>> > Impossible? How?
>> >
>> Open any GSM phone and look at the components....
>> There is NO WAY a hobbyist (not even Tony ( sorry chap !)) will be able to
>> handle 200-300 pin BGA packages, with 0.8 or even 0.5mm pitch.
>
>Nonsense! I do 388 pin BGAs for protos all the time with nothing but a hot
air
>gun...
>
>BGAs are easier than fine pitch QFP to solder (though difficult to salvage if
>done wrong...)
>
>Peter Wallace
>
>
>
>
Received on Thu Apr 25 2002 - 15:17:57 BST